In 2023, 18 different bills impacting the construction industry were introduced as prospective laws in Florida. Ultimately, nine of those were signed into law, with effective dates ranging from April 2023 to October 2023. Below are our writeups on the proposed bills, the ones the were enacted, and how they impact the construction industry. While each bill has an affect on the construction industry in Florida, the broad changes to Florida’s Construction Lien Law may be the most critical to contractors on a daily basis. Check out our 5 part series breaking down the changes on our substack by clicking the links to the right!

 

 

Changes to the Construction Lien law definitions section and new terms added.

Deadline clarifications and mobile home improvements

Changes to notices of commencement and termination

Changes to discharge of liens, payments bonds, and lien transfer bonds

Changes to attorneys’ fees, notices of contest, and service requirements for all lien law documents